[Aquinasfan]

FYI, in the Bible, “salem” means “peace.”

[topher]

That is interesting, as maybe God also means to wish us Peace with the Pope's visit or remind us that Jesus is the path to Peace.

I was referring to the infamous Salem witch trials in early American History... Many people would associate the buring of the witches at the stake with Salem, whether that be good, bad or indifferent (at least I do).

Finally, witchcraft is a way to have false gods before the TRUE GOD, which is one first commandments that God gave Moses...

People may not consider witchcraft to be a false religion or worshipping false gods, but I certainly would have to say if I had practiced something like that, I would confess the sin (in the confessional) as worshipping a false god...

Shalom...